Decoding TV

By Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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March 13, 2026Ep. 103 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E10 Is One of Its Gnarliest Episodes Yet (Plus: Linda Cardellini Is Irresistible in 'DTF St. Louis' Ep. 2)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis.
How’s the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
2:30 - Something We’ve Been Watching/Show of the Week/???
13:15 - TV News
David Ellison’s visit to Warner Bros. doesn’t go well.
Disney is about to launch VERTS!!!
Daryl Hannah’s NYTimes Op Ed about Love Story
Love Story is FX/s most-watched limited series ever
44:00 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
1:22:30 - DTF St. Louis
Episode 2 - Snag It
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1h 43min
March 06, 2026Ep. 102 - Are we DTF with 'DTF St. Louis?' (Plus: ‘The Pitt’ S2E09 and the Importance of Empathy)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt with Sarah Marrs from Lainey Gossip. Plus: Our thoughts on the season premiere of DTF St. Louis.
What is our reaction to Paramount buying Warner Bros? Did Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally reveal the final season of The Bear? Are we excited about the new Lanterns show? Does God of War on Prime Video really look bad? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
04:45 - TV News
Paramount Buys Warner Bros
This is about reinventing the business
Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally confirms The Bear will end with S5
‘God of War’ Creator Says TV First Look Is Dumb
Lanterns Trailer
Scrubs Reboot is huge
31:30 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
1:24:30 - DTF St. Louis
Episode 1 - Cornhole
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1h 42min
February 27, 2026Ep. 101 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E08 Asks if You’d Take a 20% Chance of Getting Better for a 1% Chance of Disaster
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.
What did we make of the mess at the BAFTAs this week? Are people who partake in IMDB Score Wars well balanced or hateful individuals? And how excited are we for Ryan Coogler’s X-Files? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
01:30 - TV News
The BAFTA Mess
BBC Removes N-Word Outburts
John Davidson apologizes kind of
Warner Complains About N-Word but BBC Broadcasts It Anyways
John Davidson’s interview with Variety
Slate’s Interview with Johnelle Bean
GoT vs. Breaking Bad IMDB Score War
X-Files Gets Hulu Pilot
Disney Asked Tony Gilroy not to use the word “Fascism” (but now he can)
BW Corner:
Attia Out
42:30 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 8 - 2:00 P.M.
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1h 29min
February 20, 2026Ep. 100 - 'The Pitt' S2E07 Shows When Compassion Is Needed The Most
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.
Why would Apple buy the rights to Severance? Will Paramount’s latest gambit to buy WBD succeed? And what the heck is going on with Stephen Colbert over at Late Night and his interview with James Talarico? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 8 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:30 - TV News
Apple Buys Severance for $70MM
Netflix reopens Paramount talks
Stephen Colbert’s FCC Fiasco
CBS Denies blocking interview
Spider-Noir gets May 27 Release Date
BW Corner:
Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes
Peter Attia not being fired
HOTD Season 3 Teaser Trailer
50:00 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 7 - 2:00 P.M.
Links:
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1h 30min
February 13, 2026Ep. 99 - 'The Pitt' S2E06 Shows What Happens When Doctors Rely on AI
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.
What were our thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl ads and halftime show? How desperate is Paramount Skydance getting in its bid to take over Warner Bros? Are we looking forward to a Baldur’s Gate series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:00 - TV News
James Van Der Beek Has Passed Away
Bad Bunny Super Bowl show breaks records
Baldur’s Gate series in the works from Craig Maizin
Paramount says it will pay Paramount $650mm per quarter if takeover not completed by end of 2026
YouTube TV reveals pricing for lower-cost packages
They’re making an Eragon series for some reason
‘Heated Rivalry’ Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4 Sets An IMDB Score Record
52:40 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.
Links:
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1h 42min
February 06, 2026Ep. 98 - Did 'Fallout' Season 2 Stick the Landing? (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E05 Asks If You Need a Death Doula)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Fallout and the latest episode of The Pitt.
What do we think about The Last of Us ending with season 3? Was questioning Ted Sarandos a good use of our tax dollars? When can we expect to see another season of Pluribus? And what did we think of how Fallout season 2 wrapped up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:00 - TV News
Catherine O’Hara Has Passed Away
The Last of Us Will Probably End With Season 3
Vince Gilligan offers update on Pluribus
Man on the Inside renewed
MST3K Revival is crushing it on Kickstarter
‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Trailer
Sarandos testifies before Congress
BW Corner:
CBS News Pulls ’60 Minutes’ Segment With Peter Attia
Battle royale between Paramount corporate and CBS News
38:49 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.
1:17:15 - Fallout Season 2 review
Links:
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1h 48min
January 30, 2026Ep. 97 - Why 'Wonder Man' Might be Marvel's Best TV Show Ever (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E04 Humbles Its Most Arrogant Character)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Wonder Man and the latest episode of The Pitt.
What makes Wonder Man so extremely good? Should Alex Honnold have gotten paid more for his ascension of Taipei 101? Is CBS News going to get better by hiring more podcasters and bloggers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 5 (HBO Max)
Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
03:00 - TV News
Bluey was number one in streaming minutes for the year
Alex Honnold’s ‘Skyscraper Live’ Hits 6.2 Million Views on Netflix
Alex Honnold was paid less than $1MM
Ratings
‘Shrinking’ Renewed for Season 4 at Apple TV
Ted Lasso Season 4
Stephen Colbert Reveals Date of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode
Bari Weiss Unveils Sweeping Vision: “I Am Here to Make CBS News Fit for Purpose in the 21st Century”
46:00 - Wonder Man series premiere
1:09:45 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 4 - 10:00 A.M.
Links:
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1h 41min
January 23, 2026Ep. 96 - In 'The Pitt' S2E03, Things Are Not As They Seem (Plus: Initial Thoughts on 'Wonder Man')
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout.
What are our initial thoughts on Wonder Man and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? What’s going on with the FCC’s efforts to enforce equal time provisions? Will Netflix be the only entertainment company left standing? And how long will it take for CBS Evening News to get run into the ground? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 4 (HBO Max)
Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 (Prime Video)
Wonder Man (however many episodes you want to, Disney+)
Shownotes:
03:45 - Initial thoughts on Wonder Man and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
15:30 - TV News
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms pulls in 6.7mm viewers in first 3 days
The Abandons and Vince Staple Show both canceled
Netflix crosses 325 million subscribers
FCC Takes Aim at Political Interviews on Late-Night and Daytime Shows
A plethora of Bari Weiss profiles
49:30 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 3 - 9:00 A.M.
1:26:00 - Fallout Season 2
Episode 6 - The Other Player
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1h 46min
January 16, 2026Ep. 95 - 'The Pitt' S2E02 Tests How Okay You Are With Needles
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout.
Are Tony Dokoupil’s CBS News ratings disastrous or merely bad? What’s the latest with Netflix’s attempted takeover of American culture? And what our big takeaways from George R. R. Martin’s recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 3 (HBO Max)
Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
03:45 - TV News
Tony Dokoupil’s ratings are bad
Netflix switches to all-cash bid amid trump accusations of Cultural Takeover (and Ted’s response)
First Look: Sophie Turner as Lara Croft and Ryan Hurst cast as Kratos
Euphoria Season 3 Trailer and Release Date (April 12)
Prime Video’s new Fallout shelter reality series
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Season 2 is back on track
George RR Martin’s interview with THR
1:00:33 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 2 - 8:00 A.M.
1:34:45 - Fallout Season 2
Episode 5 - The Wrangler
Links:
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1h 50min
January 15, 2026 Bonus Ep: Why 'Heated Rivalry' Is Such a Big Deal (feat. Valentina Vee)
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by filmmaker and cinematographer Valentina Vee to discuss the first season of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max.

Why has this show become a phenomenon? Why are women “feral” for the show? And why is it significant to the LGBTQ+ community in Russia and around the world? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.

Check out some of Valentina’s videos on Tiktok and Instagram.
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